One 2 Three
Patrick Sherring
Tim Goodbody talked about the continuing relevance of Advent. He said that Advent was not just about waiting, but also about expectation. This needed preparation. Whilst our culture still recalls Advent as a countdown to Christmas through Advent calendars, Tim reminded us that for Christians the season is about the two Advents. Preparation for Christmas and remembering the birth of Jesus. Preparation for Jesus coming again as judge of the whole world. Tim felt the best way to prepare for Advent was to imagine yourself standing before Jesus and thinking what you would say. This could lead to some adjustment with attitudes and ways of living. Tim is Diocesan Director of Ordinands for the Diocese of Chelmsford.
We were also joined by Katherine Loveday talking about the the Christmas appeal for Kids Inspire. For the past 14 years they have successfully run a Christmas Appeal to source, wrap and deliver [resents to nominated children and their families in Essex. Last year they distributed toys to over 1600 children. This year they have had nominations from schools and social workers for over 2,000 toys to be given to children. One of the easiest ways to donate it though the Amazon wish list.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/29LE220CO93FJ/re=nav_wishlist_lists_2
More information about the charity and other ways to give can be found by calling 01245 348707 or on the website.
https://www.kidsinspire.org.uk/christmas-appeal
Playlist
Diana Ross – I’m still waiting – 1971 UK no 1 for four weeks. From the album – Surrender – UK no 10.
Lauren Diagle – Waiting – from her 2023 self-titled album. Nominated for the Grammy award – Best contemporary Christian album. Also nominated by Billboard as the Top Christian album of 2023.
Steve Earle – Nothing but a child – Tim feels this is a beautiful track about the birth of Jesus..
Marc Cohn – Baby King – another track chosen by Tim that tells of the real meaning of Christmas.
Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons – December 1963 – Tim chose this track as he feels it is about celebration and we should all be celebrating at Christmas about the birth of Jesus and all this means.
Birthdays competition
Simple Minds – Don’t you forget about me – 1985 No 1 in USA, Canada and Netherlands. UK no 7 and Top 10 in ten more countries. Charlie Burchill is the guitarist in the band and one of the founder members. He recently celebrated his 64th birthday.
Rita Ora – I will never let you down – 2014 no 1 in UK and Denmark. Top 10 in three more countries. Rita is thirty three years old.
Above, Bev Bevan in 1977.
Below in 2020.
ELO – Diary of Horace Wimp – 1979 UK no 8, Ireland no 10. From the album – Discovery – No 1 in UK and Argentina. USA no 5, selling two million copies. Top 10 in seven more countries. Bev Bevan has been the drummer with The Move, ELO and Black Sabbath. On 25th of November he celebrated his 79th birthday.
Thanks to Chris and Bob in Harlow, Tim in the studio and Patrick in Ingatestone to taking part today. Our winner with five points was Bob.
Patrick requested Eric Clapton – Wonderful tonight. 1978 France no 3, USA no 16. 1988 Top 10 in 4 countries. Live version UK no 30 in 1992.
Ellie Every – Looking for you now – recent crowd-funded single.
Chart this week in
Tim selected 1980 for the vintage chart this week because he said that was when he really started buying music.
No 2 Blondie – The tide is high – No 1 in UK, USA and two more countries. Top 10 in nine more countries. Million seller in USA. 500,00 sales in UK.
No 4. Madness – Embarrassment. Netherlands no 2, UK no 4, Top 10min two more countries. From the album – Absolutely – No 2 UK and Netherlands.
No 5 – Spandau Ballet – To cut a long story short – debut single by the band. UK no 5, no 9 Ireland. Top 20 in Australia and Spain.
Hank Marvin – Django’s castle – 2015 Australian release, featuring Nanzio Mondia and Gary Taylor.
Next week my guest is local author Carol Moore talking about her recently published book Martha’s secret.
Her husband Ian will talk about how they self-published the book.
